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Overview |
Sewanee | UT Martin | ||
| Location | Sewanee, TN | Martin, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,693 | 6,941 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #82 | #811 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Protestant Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sewanee.edu | utm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sewanee | UT Martin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,418 | $8,546 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,418 | $14,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,338 | $7,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,616 | $11,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,088 | $10,326 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Sewanee | UT Martin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,018 | 5,199 | ||
| Admitted | 2,554 | 4,540 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.9% | 87.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1236/1398 | 1000/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Sewanee | UT Martin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sewanee | UT Martin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $242 |
Diversity |
Sewanee | UT Martin | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Sewanee | UT Martin | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Sewanee | UT Martin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee Martin is larger than than Sewanee based on total student enrollment (6,941 students vs. 1,693 students)
Sewanee vs. UT Martin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sewanee or UT Martin?
- Sewanee The University of the South is 525.1% more expensive to attend than UT Martin for in-state tuition ($53,418.00 vs. $8,546.00)
- Out of state tuition is 266.2% higher at Sewanee than The University of Tennessee Martin ($53,418.00 vs. $14,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee Martin than Sewanee ($11,151 vs. $33,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee Martin are 110.7% lower than costs at Sewanee The University of the South ($7,280 vs. $15,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee Martin than Sewanee The University of the South (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sewanee The University of the South students is 239.8% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee Martin ($35,088 vs. $10,326)
Sewanee vs. UT Martin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sewanee or UT Martin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Martin or Sewanee .
- UT Martin has a higher acceptance rate (87.3%) than Sewanee (50.9%)
Sewanee vs. UT Martin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sewanee or UT Martin? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UT Martin and Sewanee.
- The graduation rate at Sewanee is higher than The University of Tennessee Martin (86% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Sewanee The University of the South earn on average $10,700 more per year than UT Martin graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $39,100)
- Sewanee The University of the South students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Martin graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,500)
- Sewanee graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than UT Martin graduates. ($196 vs. $242)
- More Sewanee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Martin students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/